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VU09 JWV

2009 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 JWV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Not fitted ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake slight slow operation

Nearside mirror not fitted,advise attention

Nearside park brake slight low effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside registration plate lamp light output reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level close to minimum

rear fog lamp discolored

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,275 miles

ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING VERY LOW

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 95,263 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing PART OF PLATE MISSING (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING VERY LOW

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 84,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,167 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,514 miles

Rear fog lamp faded

Offside Front seat belt offside front slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 55,018 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2015 46,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 46,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,094 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 42,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?

Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 674
Registration plate lamp not working 460
position lamp(s) not working 453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 342
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VU09 JWV is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda BT-50 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 JWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda BT-50 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU09 JWV registered?

VU09 JWV is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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